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jurisdiction definition

ju·ris·dic·tion (jo̵or′is dik′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the administering of justice; authority or legal power to hear and decide cases
  2. authority or power in general
  3. a sphere of authority
  4. the territorial range of authority
  5. a law court or system of law courts

Etymology: ME jurisdiccioun, altered (infl. by L) < OFr juridiction < L jurisdictio, administration of the law < jus (gen. juris,), law + dictio: see jury & diction

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jurisdiction Synonyms

jurisdiction

n.

authority, purview, range, supervision, control, legal direction, legal power, discretion, judicature, bailiwick, province, sphere, magistracy, commission, scope, arbitration, prerogative, right, rule, sway, reign, domain, extent, empire, hegemony, sovereignty; see also administration 1, command 2, field 4, power 2. See syn. study at power.


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jurisdiction Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • oust: It is not possible to oust the jurisdiction of the court in any way.

Preposition: over

  • dispute: The English courts shall have sole jurisdiction over any disputes arising from the Website.

Adjective modifier

  • non-exclusive: Both parties agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the United Kingdom Courts.

Modifies a noun

  • clause: The High Court upheld an exclusive jurisdiction clause, thereby giving itself jurisdiction to hear a dispute.

Noun used with modifier

  • low-tax: Cyprus is a sophisticated low-tax jurisdiction with a wide network of double tax treaties.

Possessives

  • adjudicator: Now, it isn't unusual to challenge the adjudicator's jurisdiction.

Preposition: of

  • court: For any dispute, you agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of The Province of Ontario.
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